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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
1
Voters fill polls at 2 pm and debate Isbell, Dell, and Doyle in a close race. Reports note heavy turnout, weather aiding or hindering machine backers, and votes pending across Democratic Republican and Prohibition lines with headquarters ready to receive returns tonight.
Fred Burlingame a New York burglar described as an expert electrician and a college graduate, son of wealthy parents, was poised for sentencing. Police plan postponed action as detectives continue investigating. Burlingame reportedly lived in a Harlem flat with his wife and child while carrying out thefts over seven years.
Case details a man named Newton Chalker defending himself against allegations by Hikel Johnston and her mother. He asserts visits to his office by Ethel Johnston, loaned money, and corroborates another denial. He says mayor dismissed the charges after two days of hearings. Continued description of calls by Ethel Johnston.
Dor won the match by the Harrow margin of two up with one to play, securing a decisive finish.
A $5000 shipment from the Bank of Colvin in South Carolina to the National Bank of Commerce in New York was robbed en route. The package, containing only hundreds, was to be delivered to the Bank of Commerce on Saturday. Express officials are investigating. A similar loss of a package containing $1000 occurred a year ago with no recovery.
New York on April 1 reports police and detectives hunting for 10 year old William Mel Cormack who vanished from his High Bridge home Wednesday night. His father, ruined by a $10,000 debt two years ago, suspects a creditor may have abducted the boy, offering no clue to the kidnapper’s whereabouts.
Canton on April 1. Tom B. McTaye was arrested Sunday by the state police on a charge related to embezzling funds. Mayor Robertson convened a special court session, sentencing McTaye to 30 days in the workhouse and a $50 fine within two hours.
In Williamsburg last night police used knotted belts to lower one inmate from a roof and saved others from a house fire. Two people, Bessie Hinklestein and Lxime Kornstein, died. a blast wounded an officer and two children were taken to safety. Firefighters Newtonell and Traverse and Mrs Anna Helier sustained serious injuries.
Tonight a public meeting will discuss a table that will serve as the basis of comparison amid city redistricting concerns. Officials from the council and planning department will present figures on boundaries and projected impacts for residents and businesses.
An odd wager between Tolman Young and Judge W Knowlton in Waldo County sparked a race to outlive each other. Both men in their nineties reportedly agreed a ten dollar bet on who would die first to decide who would receive an 820 wreath at burial. Young reportedly remained outdoors longer, while Knowlton has fallen seriously ill with parklands and is not expected to survive.
Palm Beach April 1 Rockefelle has taken to golf and practices persistently. The magnate, usually in knickerbocker attire, has already shown fine form. He played a round of the links with Mr Hyde and potter Mr Kachatel.
Rome observers report Pope Leo XIII conducted Palm Sunday Mass and received about one hundred foreign visitors. He expressed sorrow over the condition of the church in distant countries while his health appeared excellent to those present, and his outlook seemed improved compared to previous years. A separate London dispatch notes a failed attempt on a high-profile figure, with a household officer shot at a pale event.
J P Morgan shows interest in Panama Canal deal as a US buyout proposal circulates. Morgan and party of capitalists plan to sail this week on Fill’s yacht to Wacouta to inspect grounds and discuss securing an agreement with Whites property.
In San Juan on April 1 the dispute between the United States and Venezuela over the tophirt concession dominates discussions. The Venezuelan consul expects impossible terms, while President Castro may seek concessions to end the stalemate. The consul fears the abtiation could be used to spark rebellion. General Rade may exploit the situation.
Election returns show Veoples Telephone Company advancing in the Low ordon and Ropablinin primaries. Officials note unclear OCR text but confirm results for two party contests and local tally movements.
A translated dispatch from Pretoria says Louie Bella went to Vrede to confer with General DeWot, casting doubt on whether Vrede is in Boer hands. The message, which reached the consul, is the first official denial of Boer control of Vrede.
Charles M Henry only son of W Henry died at his home on East Buchtel Avenue Sunday aged 46 years seven months. Survived by his wife and one son. Henry was a stockholder in several manufacturing concerns. Funeral services will be held Tuesday burial private.
Salem April 1 C J Hard arrested after after drinking he fired up Buckeye Iron Co locomotive and trained cars and attempted to derail into a siding and roundhouse smashing a locomotive and several freight cars no injuries reported Akron Laundry ad appears with contact numbers for service
In Buffalo on April 1 the teamsters union declared a strike, with about six hundred members walking out for higher wages. The stoppage halted all freight and heavy cartage, threatening to spread to delivery men as the city faced limited operations for the day.
American brain workers are urged to test Grape Nuts for a few meals daily to increase vigor and brain power. The ad cites natural phosphate of potash and albumen from cereals, claiming the body rebuilds gray matter and that the flavor is unique and appealing.
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